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A Slight Change of Plans

Brené Brown on Our Flawed, Imperfect Selves

Apr 29, 2024
30:51
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Brené Brown, a bestselling author and social scientist, opens up about her identities, struggles with perfectionism, COVID's impact on her marriage, social media challenges, and redefining ambition. The podcast delves into vulnerability, imperfections, and healing dialogues.
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  • Brené Brown reflects on her evolving identities, from being a recovering perfectionist to a reluctant public figure and the impact of COVID-19 on her marriage.
  • Brené Brown shares the roots of her perfectionism, navigating external judgement, and the importance of curiosity and learning in response to criticism.

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Brene Brown's Evolving Identities

Brene Brown discusses her evolving identities, including being a recovering perfectionist, a reluctant public figure, a partner, and a parent. She reflects on her role as a big sister and how it intertwined with being a pattern finder, shaping her ability to understand and manage familial dynamics.

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